Saint Josephine
Bakhita Parish
July 27, 2021

Dear Parishioners and Friends of Saint Josephine Bakhita Parish, 

This past Friday evening, checking my emails for the last time, I received an email from Mr. John Moran who represents the company that has assisted us with the FORWARD WITH FAITH Campaign. He informed me of some astounding good news! Due to your generosity and commitment to the life of our parish we have reached our goal of $875,000 and have exceeded the goal by another $20,000. We will be continuing the campaign for a bit more time. So please remember that when we exceed our goal, we can now receive 80% of those proceeds. Any gift or pledge will help us accomplish our parish goals and beyond.

I would like to encourage you, once again if you have not already done so, to consider and participate in the FORWARD WITH FAITH campaign that we embarked on for the sake of our parish and the Archdiocese of Hartford. It is a very real and concrete way of supporting our mission and ministry. Your substantial sacrificial gift or pledge will secure the continued forward movement of our parish. I am sincerely asking for your help and am very grateful to those who have already made the financial sacrifice and commitment. This past week brought us to 102% of our goal. Thank you!!

This past Sunday was the Feast Day (July 25) of St. James the Greater one of our patrons of the parish. An original apostle whose martyrdom is depicted in the New Testament. And this past Monday was the Feast Day (July 26) of St. Anne, the mother of Mary and the name of the parish in Haiti that we twin with in prayer and support. Your donation of support will continue to help us quarterly support the sister parish. As you know, Haiti has been undergoing great stress in the past few weeks with political and social upheaval culminating in the assassination of their president. Please pray and support our sisters and brothers in the faith at St. Anne, Haiti.

We are especially blessed to have two other patron saints to assist us on our faith journey and spiritual growth: St. Elizabeth Seton (January 4) and our beloved parish patroness St. Josephine Bakhita (February 8). May we be inspired by these wise and faith-filled models of discipleship.

Peace and Blessings,

Fr. George Couturier
Pastor
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Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 31- Aug 1, 2021
4 PM Vigil, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM
Reservations to Attend Mass No Longer Required

Saint Josephine Bakhita Parish will livestream the 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM Sunday Mass using Facebook Live. The livestream of the Mass can also be viewed on the front page of our website. The recordings remain available on the Parish Facebook page.



For the Sunday Music, Click Here For the Sunday Readings, Click Here
Daily Mass Schedule
Monday: 8:30am-St. Elizabeth Seton
Tuesday: 8:00am-St. James
Thursday: 8:00am-St. James
Friday: 8:30am-St. Elizabeth Seton
Reconciliation
Fr. George invites all to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Monday evenings at 6:00pm
St. Elizabeth Seton Church
Register Now for 2021-2022 Faith Formation
Registration for our faith formation classes grades Pre K-10 including the Sacraments of Reconciliation, First Eucharist, and Confirmation is now available online. You must be registered in the parish in order to register your child for Faith Formation. For more information or questions, please contact the Faith Formation office at reo@sjbrh.org or 860-529-1274.
Intergenerational Faith Event
for
Saint Josephine Bakhita Parish Families
 
Compassion in Action - Changing the World with Loving-Kindness
Saturday, August 21, 2021
9am -12pm
Saint Elizabeth Seton Church Campus

Masks must be worn by all participants
Last opportunity to sign up: Monday, August 16
                                  
Faith & Bible stories—Recreation—Food—Activities for all ages
 
Please join us to celebrate and reconnect as a Parish community as we begin the first in a series of Faith Formation Family Events! Pizza and refreshments will be served at 11:30am. For more info contact the Faith Formation office at: 860-529-1274 or reo@sjbrh.org. 
 
Sign-up ASAP by using the red button below to help us in planning!
Interested in Becoming Catholic?
We Can Help!
Times such as those we are living through now often prompt people to examine what we believe, how we make sense of the world and examine just what we live by, and why, and where “this all seems to be going.” Christian faith as offered in and through the Catholic Church brings 20 centuries of belief and wisdom to bear on these very questions. 

Entering the Catholic Church through Baptism at Easter after exploration and instruction in the faith is the typical path for those entering the Catholic Church as adults. We are presently planning the process for those who may wish to enter the Church at Easter in the spring of 2022.

If you (or someone you know) are interested in exploring this possibility with us, we are certainly happy and eager to help. Anyone interested should contact Deacon Michael at dcnmichael@sjbrh.org (best) or by phone at 860-529-3222, x14.
International Day Against Human Trafficking

July 30 is International Day Against Human Trafficking. Join Us To Pray the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary For Victim, Survivors and Perpetrators of Human Trafficking.

Friday July 30 at 6:30pm
Saint Elizabeth Church

For more information contact Barbara Pearce: srabgomez@sbcglobal.net
Join Our Ministry of Greeters
Our parish greeters are entrusted with promoting a sense of community and warmth to all who come to worship. They are the first point of contact for the celebration of the Liturgy and play a vital role in creating a feeling of welcome and a sense of belonging. Join our ministry. Contact Sandy Ambrose to learn more: amb321@cox.net
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St. Josephine Bakhita Parish
767 Elm Street
Rocky Hill, CT 06067